Phase 5 — Post-decision

At the end of the Decision-making phase (Phase 4), the Minister issues a Decision Statement which the Agency posts on the Registry. This marks the transition to the Post-decision phase. This is also the time when proponents can seek regulatory approvals from lifecycle regulators or federal authorities, as appropriate. When regulatory approvals are required, lifecycle regulators or federal authorities will lead Crown consultations.

Throughout the Post-decision phase, the proponent:

There are two activity streams in this phase: mitigation and follow-up activities; and compliance activities and enforcement actions.

The proponent is responsible for implementing the mitigation measures and follow-up program activities set out in the Decision Statement conditions. The Agency will post follow-up information provided by a proponent on the Registry. The Agency may also establish monitoring committees for matters related to the implementation of follow-up programs and adaptive management plans.

Compliance activities include promotion (including education) and verification (inspection, monitoring and follow-up) to facilitate a proponent’s compliance with Decision Statement conditions. Enforcement actions may be taken to correct incidents of non-compliance.

After the Minister issues the Decision Statement, the proponent and Agency must:

Select each item below for more information.

Key Steps and Timelines

Proponent Agency
Variable Timeline

1

Minister issues Decision Statement

Proponent

Proponent

  • Seeks regulatory approvals, as required
  • Begins project within time limits identified in the Decision Statement
  • Implements follow-up program
  • Complies with conditions associated with the Decision Statement

Agency

Agency

  • Posts follow-up documentation on the Registry
  • May establish monitoring committees
  • Promotes, educates, monitors, and facilitates compliance

Glossary: Conditions, Decision Statement, Follow-up Program, Registry

Conditions

The requirements included in a Decision Statement issued by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change with which the proponent of the designated project must comply. These include mitigation measures and follow-up program requirements.

Decision Statement

Document issued by the Minister that includes the public interest determination.

Follow-up program

Program for verifying the accuracy of the impact assessment of a designated project and determining the effectiveness of any mitigation measures.

Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (the Registry)

The Registry is established and maintained by the Agency and consists of an Internet site and project files relevant to the impact assessment process. The Registry is operated in a manner that allows access to information for anyone who is interested in a project or the impact assessment process.